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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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