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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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