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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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