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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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