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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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