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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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