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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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