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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major 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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