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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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