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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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