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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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