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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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