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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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