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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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