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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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