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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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