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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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