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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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