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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 (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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