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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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