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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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