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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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