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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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