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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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