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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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