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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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