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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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