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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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