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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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