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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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