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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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