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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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