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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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