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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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