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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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