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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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