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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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