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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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