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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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