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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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