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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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