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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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