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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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