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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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