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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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