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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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