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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes 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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