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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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