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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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