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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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