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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with 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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