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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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