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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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