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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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