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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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