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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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