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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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