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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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