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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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