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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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