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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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