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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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