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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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