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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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