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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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