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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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