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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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