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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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