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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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