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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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