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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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