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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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