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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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