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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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