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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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