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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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