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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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