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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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