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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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