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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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