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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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