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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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