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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates 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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