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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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