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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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