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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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