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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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