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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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