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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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