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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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