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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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