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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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