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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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