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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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