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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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