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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually 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 numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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