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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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