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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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