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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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