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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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