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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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