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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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