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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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