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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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