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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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