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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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