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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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