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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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