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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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