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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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