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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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