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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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