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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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