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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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