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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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