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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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