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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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