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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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