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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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