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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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