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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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