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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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