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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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