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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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