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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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