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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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