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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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