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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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