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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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