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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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