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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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