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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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