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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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