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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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