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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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