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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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