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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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