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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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