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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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