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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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