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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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