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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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