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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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