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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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