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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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