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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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