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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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