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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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