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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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