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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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