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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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