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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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