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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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