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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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