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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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