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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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