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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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