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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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