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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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