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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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