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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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