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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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