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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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