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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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