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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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