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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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