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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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