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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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