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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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