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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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