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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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