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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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