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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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