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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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