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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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