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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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