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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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