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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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