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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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