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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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