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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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