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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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