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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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