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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students 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 subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education