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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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