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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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