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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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