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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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