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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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