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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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