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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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