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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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