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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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