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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not 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 lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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