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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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