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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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