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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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