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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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