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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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