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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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