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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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