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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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