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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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