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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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