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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major 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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