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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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