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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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