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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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