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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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