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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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