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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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