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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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