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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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