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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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