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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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