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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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