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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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