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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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