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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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