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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition