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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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