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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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