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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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