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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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