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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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