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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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