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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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