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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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