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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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