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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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