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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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