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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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