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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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