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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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