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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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