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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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