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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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