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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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