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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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