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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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