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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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