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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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