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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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