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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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