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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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