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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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