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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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