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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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