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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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