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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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