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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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