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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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