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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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