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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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