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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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