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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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