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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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