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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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