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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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