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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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