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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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