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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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