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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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