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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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