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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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