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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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