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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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