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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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