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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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