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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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