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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major 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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