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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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