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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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