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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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