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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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