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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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