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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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