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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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