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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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