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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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