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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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