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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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