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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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