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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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