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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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