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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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