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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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