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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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