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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores 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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