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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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