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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources