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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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