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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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