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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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