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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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