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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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