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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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