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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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