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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines 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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