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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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