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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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