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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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