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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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