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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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