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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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