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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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