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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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