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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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