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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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