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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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