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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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