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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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