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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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