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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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