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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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