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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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