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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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