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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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