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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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