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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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