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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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