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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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