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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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