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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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