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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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