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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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