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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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