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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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