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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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