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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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