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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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