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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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