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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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