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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key 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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