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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses 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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