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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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