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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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