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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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