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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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