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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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