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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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