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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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