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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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