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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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