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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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