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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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