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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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