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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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