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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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