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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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