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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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