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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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