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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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