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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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