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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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