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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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