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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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