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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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