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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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