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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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