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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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