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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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