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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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