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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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