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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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