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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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