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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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