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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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