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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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