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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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