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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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