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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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