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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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