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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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