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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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