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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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