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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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