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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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