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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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