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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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