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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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