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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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