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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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