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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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