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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. 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 several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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