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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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