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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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