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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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