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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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