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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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