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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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