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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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