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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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