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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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