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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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