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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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