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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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