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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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