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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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