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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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