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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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