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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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