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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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