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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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