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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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