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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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