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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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