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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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