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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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