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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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