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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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