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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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