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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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