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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major 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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