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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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