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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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