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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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