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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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