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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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