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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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