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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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