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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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