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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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