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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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