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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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