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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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