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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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