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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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