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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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