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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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