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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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