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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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