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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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