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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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