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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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