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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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