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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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