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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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