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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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