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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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