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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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