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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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