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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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