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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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