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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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