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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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