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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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