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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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