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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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