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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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