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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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