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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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