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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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