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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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