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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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