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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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