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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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