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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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