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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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