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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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