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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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