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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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