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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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