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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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