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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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