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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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