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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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