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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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