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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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