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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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