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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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