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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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