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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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