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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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