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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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