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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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