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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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