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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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