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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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