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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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