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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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