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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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