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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key 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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