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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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