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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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