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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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