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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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