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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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