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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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