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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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