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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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