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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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