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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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