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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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