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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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