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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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