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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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