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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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