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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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