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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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