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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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