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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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