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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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