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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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