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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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