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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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