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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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