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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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