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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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