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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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