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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course