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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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